These forums will be hilarious if Next Xbox is more powerful than PS4

[platformmaster918]

easyrider said:

platformmaster918 said:
I'm a Sony fan and I really don't care. PS4 is a big leap is what that presentation showed me and the RAM in it will ensure quick app switching, boot up time, and loading times along with bigger environments and 1080p gaming. I buy Sony systems because they have the best first party stable in the industry. I'm buying it for SSM, GG, ND, SP, QD, Polyphony, PSN games, Evolution, free online (for basics and awesome game giveaways with plus), and hardcore gamer catering. This is what Sony has repeatedly emphasized even when recently a news reporter kept asking Tretton if there were enough hardcores to support them and he basically said that there were and that he hopes to convert those cell phone gamers to hardcore ones because PS4 will offer such a rich experience. Given my experience with their last 3 home consoles I'm inclined to believe him.

So all the rumors about a pay system don't concern you?

pay system?  Like pay for online?  I believe there will be a fee for streaming, spectating, and taking control features, and it will be called PS+.  They've built that service up this whole gen and now they're going to make it more than just free games, cloud storage, and automatic updating (the last of which they made clear PS4 will do for everyone).  I think basic online play, store and app access, and sharing will be free (it would be weird to have it on the controller and not include it).  This is a big selling point and will continue to be.  I believe most of the rumors were worded in a way that said they will have a teired service and that basic online play will be free at least (the ones I've read anyway).  It doesn't matter to me because I've had PS+ for 7 months and gotten over $200 worth of games that I thoroughly enjoy (just finished Vanquish and it was awesome) so I know Sony will give me a lot of value for the paid teir of their system.